Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2012 vs Aramis Life

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 708 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2012

Calvin Klein

4.03491 votes

Rank #27,719 AquaticGreen

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59%scent match

Closely related

Aramis Life

Aramis

3.56217 votes

Rank #29,918 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

CK One Summer 2012
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aramis Life
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

CK One Summer 20123/7

Aramis Life3/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2012
Community sentiment: Aramis Life
Longevity: Aramis Life
Sillage & projection: Aramis Life
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: CK One Summer 2012
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2012

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2012Calvin Klein

Aramis LifeAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 35%Had 32%Want 32%

3.56/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

491 votes

22%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerAramis LifeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAramis Life

SillageAramis Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

ozonic84%

green77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, green and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

CucumberLimeMintBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Water NotesGranny Smith appleLotusRosemary

Base2 to 4 hours

DriftwoodRumSandalwoodoak moss

Top

LimeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCucumberCardamomMint

Base

CedarLeatherSandalwoodOlive Tree

InformationalShared notesCucumber, Lime, Mint and Bergamot. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2012, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer100

Fall6

Winter3

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex79

Women5

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,719

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,918

PerfumerRaymond Matts

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2012 by Calvin Klein delivers a crisp, refreshing splash built specifically for warm sunny days. The scent opens with a cooling surge of cucumber and crisp mint, brightened by tart lime and zesty bergamot. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of clean water notes and tart Granny Smith apple emerges,…

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Aramis Life is a brisk, green citrus scent built around lime, bergamot and a watery cucumber note. It opens sharp and cool, then settles into violet leaf, mint and cardamom over a woody base with soft leather. It usually reads clean, sporty and masculine rather than heavy or sweet. With mostly moderate longevity and s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CK One Summer 2012 or Aramis Life?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. CK One Summer 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 491 votes; Aramis Life is rated 3.56/5 from 217 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2012 for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aramis Life for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2012 or Aramis Life?

Aramis Life lasts longest (Aramis Life 61/100, CK One Summer 2012 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2012 or Aramis Life?

Aramis Life projects furthest (Aramis Life 57/100, CK One Summer 2012 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2012 and Aramis Life smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aquatic accords. Common notes include Cucumber, Lime, Mint and Bergamot.

Is CK One Summer 2012 or Aramis Life better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2012 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis Life is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2012 and Aramis Life?

CK One Summer 2012 has top notes of Cucumber, Lime, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Granny Smith apple, Lotus and Rosemary, a base of Driftwood, Rum, Sandalwood and oak moss. Aramis Life has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cucumber, Cardamom and Mint, a base of Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood and Olive Tree.